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2-3 How does a spring scale work? Lesson Plan

Science Lesson Number:
2-3

Lesson Title:
How does a spring scale work?

Specific objectives:
To describe how a spring scale is used and how to measure weight with is

Vocabulary TechTerms:
Newton

Anticipatory Set:
Ask the kids to write down what they know about how spring scales work and what newtons are

Step by Step Direction:
One: Ask the kids to write down what they know about how spring scales work and what newtons are
Two: Show kids the slide show presentation, while explaining and showing them a spring scale.
Three: Ask the kids to weigh the items on the scale and record them on the sheet given
Four: Ask kids if they have any questions and answer them.
Five: Ask the kids to write down on the other side of the paper 2 things that they learned
Guided Practice:
Split kids up into groups and do the reveiw game that is in the slide show.

Closer:
Ask the kids what they have learned about spring scales and newtons and if they have any questions

Assesment:
Ask the kids to write on the back of the sheet of paper that they wrote on before to write what they learned, and grade them

Connections:
Ask the kids if they can make any connection they have to and other subject and to the world

Materials Needed:
Smart Board, paper, pencil, kids eyes and ears